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Ferris vs Mesquite

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Ferris
Dallas Co. · $290K
65
C+ · Average
Mesquite
Dallas Co. · $259K
68
B- · Above Average

Ferris or Mesquite?

Ferris scores 65 and Mesquite scores 68 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Ferris comes out ahead on safety, affordability, commute and growth. Mesquite comes out ahead on prosperity, schools, lifestyle and market. The median home is $259K in Mesquite and $290K in Ferris.

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Realust Score FerrisMesquite
Prosperity 56 62
Schools 64 75
Safety 73 52
Lifestyle 50 78
Market 75 80
Affordability 88 84
Commute 65 62
Growth 83 69
What's comingFerrisMesquite
Projects on the way310
Under construction14
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year01
All Ferris projects →All Mesquite projects →

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HousingFerrisMesquite
Median Home Price$290,337$258,678
Price Per Sq Ft$178$170
Starter Home Price$284,900$379,000
Premium Home Price$514,750$589,990
Sale To List Ratio99.3%98.1%
% Single Family85.5%98.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$1,608$1,433
Median Rent (1BR)$1,103$1,569
Median Rent (2BR)$1,635$2,272
Median Rent (3BR)$2,795$2,830
Rent Yoy Change—-1.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate2.6%0%
Housing Affordability Score—5.3
Avg Sq Ft1,968 sq ft2,416 sq ft
Avg Beds3.73.8
Avg HOA Fee$39$101
% With HOA24.1%5.5%
% With Pool2.4%0.5%
Avg Lot Size201,068 sq ft9,626 sq ft
Avg Year Built20102004
Avg Baths2.42.8
Avg Baths Full2.22.5
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%0%
% With Garage78.3%95.5%
% New Construction67.5%80.5%
% Price Reduced12%6%
% Foreclosure1.2%0%
% Pending13.3%0%
% Contingent2.4%0%
Avg Price Reduction$15,807$15,224
% Single Story55.4%43%
% With Fireplace7.2%20%
% With Central Air44.6%13.5%
% Waterfront1.2%0%
Avg Garage Size22.1
Price Per Bedroom$84,550$114,604
Price Per Bathroom$130,580$154,568
Avg Home Age1622
Realtor Median Days on Market75 days61 days
Realtor Median Price$313,400$295,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$178$170
Realtor Median Rent$2,224$1,406
Inventory Active31408
Inventory Total48574
Inventory Pending17166
% Under Contract35.4%28.9%
New Listings Monthly0132
Inventory Change (month)-9.4%-1.8%
Price Change (1 yr)-0.8%-2.5%
Price 1yr Ago$292,618$265,305
Price Change (5 yr)5.4%10.3%
Price 5yr Ago$275,524$234,549
Monthly Sales Volume498
Rent 1yr Ago—$1,467
Rent 5yr Change—28.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,119
Momentum 20205253
Momentum 20216861
Momentum 20226867
Momentum 20235765
Momentum 20247267
Momentum 20256966
Momentum (1 yr)-0.1-1.3
Momentum (5 yr)39.225.2
EconomyFerrisMesquite
Median Household Income$89,722$72,537
Avg Household Income$89,457$87,895
Per Capita Income$26,829$29,877
% Income Under $25K7.1%15.6%
% Income $25K–$50K19.1%17.9%
% Income $50K–$75K18.5%18.3%
% Income $75K–$100K8.1%14.2%
% Income $100K–$150K39.9%19.1%
% Income $150K Plus7.2%14.9%
Poverty Rate7.7%13.4%
Unemployment Rate3.5%5.4%
Job Growth 1yr4.1%1.7%
Jobs Score—6
SchoolsFerrisMesquite
Primary School DistrictFerris ISDMesquite ISD
Overall District Rating3.23.9
State Ranking Percentile26.3335.28
# Elementary Schools334
# Middle Schools110
# High Schools16
Student Teacher Ratio13.5:113.7:1
Graduation Rate—94.8%
Niche Schools Score—6
SAT/ACT Participation Rate—93.7%
SAT/ACT College Ready %—4.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %—10.8%
Dropout Rate—3.6%
Graduating Class Size—2,941
SafetyFerrisMesquite
Overall Crime Rate13.3 per 1K27 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate2.5 per 1K4.6 per 1K
Assault Rate—376.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate—80.6 per 100K
Property Crime Rate10.8 per 1K22.4 per 1K
Burglary Rate—391.8 per 100K
Theft Rate—1,965 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate—619.6 per 100K
Safety Grade—C
Safety Score—1.66
Murder Rate0 per 100K8.7 per 100K
Rape Rate—40.3 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
Crime AgencyFerris Police Department—
LifestyleFerrisMesquite
# Movie Theaters01
# Libraries28
# Museums12
Nightlife Score—6
Family Friendly Score—6
Health Fitness Score—4.7
Outdoor Activities Score—6
Commute Score—5.3
Weather Score—6.7
Diversity Score—8.7
Area Feel—Dense Suburban
# Restaurants4360+
# Parks960+
# Gyms047
# Grocery Stores018
# Coffee Shops460+
# Hospitals143
# Bars433
# Pharmacies156
# Dentists360+
TransportationFerrisMesquite
Avg Commute Time32 min32 min
% Drive Alone79.6%100%
% Carpool9.2%0%
% Public Transit0%0%
% Work From Home11.2%0%
Walkability Score4433
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3943
Distance Downtown Dallas20.7 mi14.2 mi
Distance DFW Airport38.2 mi34.9 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport39 min34 min
Distance Love Field27.5 mi21 mi
EV Stations111
EV Level2 Ports018
EV Dc Fast Ports47
EV NetworksHYPERFUELChargePoint Network, VIALYNK, UNIVERSAL
Walk Score Max5768
Walk % Walkable4729
Walk Score Points1040
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsFerrisMesquite
Population3,238149,299
Population Density696.63,040.2
Population Growth 5yr20.3%4.1%
Median Age29.332.9
% Under 1836.4%27.9%
% Age 18–248.4%9.7%
% Age 25–3411.6%15.4%
% Age 35–4410.8%11.8%
% Age 45–5414.7%12.6%
% Age 55–649.3%11.3%
% Age 65+8.8%11.3%
Avg Household Size3.322.96
% Family Households88.3%73.5%
% Homeownership68.7%62.8%
% HS Graduate Or Higher85.2%81%
% Bachelor's Or Higher20.2%19.6%
% Graduate Degree5.6%6.6%
% White26.1%29.9%
% Black29.1%27.5%
% Asian0%3%
% South Asian0%1%
% Hispanic Latino53.8%44%
% Native American3.6%0.9%
% Pacific Islander0%0.1%
% Two Or More Races17.9%25.4%
% Other Race23.3%13.3%
% Foreign Born10.6%20.9%
% Moved Last Year7.4%12.9%
% Renters31.3%37.2%
Diversity Score—8.7
% Same House 1yr92.6%87.1%
% From Out Of State0%1%
% From Different County3.7%2.4%
% From Abroad0.1%1.1%
% Families With Kids45.9%39.3%
% Married Couples74.8%44.7%
% Single Parent8.4%11.7%
% Living Alone11.7%23.7%
% Seniors Living Alone4.9%8.2%
% With Broadband93.8%94%
% With Computer95.6%97.3%
% Male48.8%47.6%
% Female51.2%52.4%
Total Households97450,171